Your Mission: Adventure Awaits

The Veterans Outdoor Challenge is coming July 18 – August 18! Join the Department of Veterans Affairs, Team RWB, Department of the Interior – National Park Service, Department of Agriculture – Forrest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Health and Human Services, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans Outdoor Advocacy Group as we go outside together! Get ready to soak up the sun, breathe in the fresh air, and recharge your mind and body.

Step outside to find strength within

You’re invited to get outside and explore America’s public lands. This is your call to connect with nature. From hiking to kayaking, adaptive outdoor sports, to walking in local parks, this month-long challenge is designed to get all Veterans outdoors and in motion. Even a moment of mindfulness under the open sky counts. It’s about discovering the power of nature, exploring our public lands, and the strength of community.

Here’s what the outdoors can do for you: 

🌿Reduce stress and calm the nervous system

❤️ Improve heart health and physical fitness

😊 Boost mood and mental clarity

🧠 Support emotional resilience and recovery

🦅 Build connection through shared adventure

Where’s the action? Head to the Team RWB App or go to https://www.teamrwb.org and click on Challenges.

Share your journey. We want to see the view from your adventure! Let’s get out there and move with purpose with the great outdoors as our host. 

Why? Research has shown numerous benefits of engaging with nature, such as improved mental health, enhanced physical well-being, and greater social connectedness. The Great Outdoors Veteran Guide highlights these advantages and serves as a foundation for this initiative. Want to know more about this guide, it’s in the Challenge, along with information on FREE National Parks passes for Veterans and more. Join the Challenge now!